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Post-doctoral Fellow
Connecticut Children’s Medical Center is accepting applications for a Post-doctoral Fellow in the Center of Behavioral Health. We are especially interested in candidates with a developmental psychology background and research interests in adolescent health and development. The Post-doctoral Fellow will be expected to develop their own program of research and collaborate with other investigators at Connecticut Children’s. Collaborative opportunities also exist with the University of Connecticut Health Center, the main camps of the University of Connecticut, and the University of Connecticut School of Social work. The fellowship will provide experience in grantsmanship, project management, and manuscript preparation through collaborative work on research projects focused on adolescence and emerging adulthood, access to workshops and seminars in advanced methodology and statistics, and funds for conference travel. Interested candidates must complete an online application, including a cover letter, a statement of research interests, a CV, and at least three letters of recommendation. Applications will be reviewed as they are received until the position is filled. Questions regarding the position should be e-mailed to Christine McCauley Ohannessian at COhannessian@connecticutchildrens.org . Questions regarding the application process should be e-mailed to Brian Murray at BMurray@connecticutchildrens.org . Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Required Qualifications
Ph.D. in developmental psychology, human development and family studies, or a related field
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with advanced statistical modeling (e.g., SEM, HLM, growth curve modeling, time-varying effect modeling, latent class analysis)

The Department of Psychology at Connecticut College invites applications for a one year visiting assistant professor in psychology to begin July 1, 2019. We seek a colleague who is an excellent teacher and is enthusiastic about working closely with students in a liberal arts context. Area of expertise within psychology is open. This individual will teach courses in the core psychology curriculum, such as research methods, as well as more specialized courses in the person’s area of expertise. The teaching load is 5 total courses over the academic year (3 courses in one semester and 2 courses in the other semester). The successful candidate should have a Ph.D. in psychology or neuroscience at the time of appointment. Salary is competitive.
Recognizing that intellectual vitality and diversity are inseparable, Connecticut College is continuing a successful initiative to diversify its faculty, student body, and curriculum. Our department is also fully engaged in the campus-wide effort to implement a new general education program, called Connections, in which diversity and inclusion are a central theme. Thus, we encourage applications from candidates who will contribute to the diversity of our college community. AA/EEO
Please submit a cover letter addressed to Jason Nier, Chair, Psychology Search Committee, a curriculum vita, and evidence of teaching effectiveness to http://apply.interfolio.com/60542 . Please arrange for 2-3 letters of recommendation to be submitted to Interfolio as well. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Visiting Faculty Position in Psychology . The Department of Psychology at Wesleyan University invites applications for a one-year visiting faculty position at the assistant professor level in cognition/cognitive neuroscience. Responsibilities include teaching survey courses in area of expertise and statistics, and contributing to academic advising of majors. The visitor course load is five courses per academic year. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in hand by July 1, 2019. The Department currently has 18 full-time faculty members in the areas of neuroscience, psychopathology, cognitive, developmental, cultural, and social psychology. Wesleyan faculty have a strong commitment to both scholarship and undergraduate teaching. The appointment will begin September 1, 2019. Please submit the following: curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, teaching evaluations if available, no more than two reprints, and email addresses for three references to http://careers.wesleyan.edu/postings/6711 . As part of the teaching statement, we invite you to describe your experiences engaging a diverse student body. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Wesleyan University, located in Middletown, Connecticut, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, political belief, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or non-position-related criminal record. We welcome applications from women and historically underrepresented minority groups. Inquiries regarding Title IX, Section 504, or any other non-discrimination policies should be directed to: Deborah Colucci, Equity Compliance Director & Deputy Title IX Coordinator, 860-685-2456, dcolucci@wesleyan.edu .